1. Landing your first teaching position
Interview Techniques and ResumÉ Tips for Future teachers
Chrysta Carlin
Executive director of secondary Curriculum
Leander isd

2. The basics Dress professionally Be early Have a confident handshake
Smile
Come with questions
Have a legible and professional resumé

3. Philosophy and beliefs
Why were you attracted to the teaching profession?
What is your educational philosophy?
Why do you want to teach in this school district/campus?

4. Philosophy and Beliefs Look fors:
Student centered
All students can learn – differentiation, culturally responsive teaching
Specific details about the district/campus and why it is of interest.

5. Teaching methods/classroom management
Describe a time when you have worked with a reluctant student and increased academic success.
Describe how you determine the various needs of learners.
Describe a time when a lesson did not go as planned.
How do you plan for lessons?

6. Teaching methods/classroom management look fors:
Self reflection
Use of the state standards
Formative assessments
Behavior plan
Ability to adjust
Use of technology to enhance learning

7. Collaboration and team work
What are 3 characteristics of a quality team?
How do you keep parents informed about the progress of their child?
What characteristics do you look for in a leader?
How do you illicit feedback from teachers and students?
How do you approach giving feedback to other teachers?

8. Collaboration and team work look fors:
Ability to list characteristics of functional team and state why.
Demonstrates a willingness to be collaborative.
Can give examples of how to respectfully give feedback and receive it.

9. ResumÉ One to two pages max Use professional text and template
Keep it simple and easy to read
Use reverse chronological order
List your work and volunteer service in education

10. Final Thoughts
Do your homework
Be yourself
Trust the process